Thursday 10th July at Flamingo CC

Hampshire 153 all out , Karan Singh 27,

J Porter 3 for25, J Fraser 2 for 31
Devon 158 for 6 , J Bess 37,D Bowser 39,I Gray 35*,

S Ransley 3 for 32

Devon won by 4 wickets.

This result means that Devon have won their group (7 points out of a maximum of 8) and qualify for the quarter finals of the competition.

A three hour early morning car journey was not ideal preparation for fielding first on a hot day and some of Devon’s early play reflected this. Hampshire established a good base with 48 for the first wicket before Lloyd was run out and Ashton c&b by James Carr,both in the same over. Thereafter Hampshire were unable to put together any significant partnerships in the face of accurate bowling and improved fielding. A good performance behind the stumps by Justin Yau increased the pressure and Hampshire were eventually dismissed for 135, a very achievable target on a good pitch.

This certainly seemed the case when Josh Bess and Dan Bowser put on 96 for the first wicket before both were dismissed at the same total, Tom Allin quickly followed and 96 for 0 became 97 for 3. Accurate spin bowling then saw Devon reduced to 125 for 6 and a mini crisis. Some sensible running by Carr and Gray shifted the balance back in Devon’s favour and the game was won with 2.3 overs to spare.

The quarter final will be played at a neutral venue before 10th August.

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